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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Alright a quickie as I said... these are 3 of the 5 cards we created at a friends Cards for the Cure Fund Raiser. It really was a great event, and it was so nice to be doing something to help others with my stamping!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Time to share some more cards with you. Today the cards are from my last Christmas card class. I focused on punch art cards in this class. The inspiration for these cards comes from all over the place.

These first two cards are what gave me the idea to focus on punch art this month. The snowman face was an ingenuous little card that I cased completely from Dawn`s Stampin Thoughts blog. Dawn has also taken this design to make fun candy bar wrappers, very cute. The white and purple card came out of my desire to try the Tag Punch Star Tutorial on SCS and not make another blue and white snow card!{Recipe}Stamps: nonePaper: whisper white, basic black, riding hood red, tangerine tangoInk: noneTools & Acc.:signo white gel pen, stampin pastels + sponge dauber, DD glitter, Chunky sprinkles glitter, tombo glue, 2-way glue, PUNCHES: three for you flower, (circles) 1-3/8,1, 1/2

This card was super quick and easy, but I think it looks pretty nice, what do you think? Here I to wanted to try this scallop edge medallion (Tutorial on SCS) and I also wanted to try making a holiday card with a non-holiday stamp-set. So I grabbed the ever elegant Baroque Motifs and 'had at'er". Oh yeah. and I am not sure if you can really see it in the picture but the center of the flower is covered in chunky glitter. This is actually a mixture of red, silver and a few other colours. It was created when my 2.5 yr old discovered how to open glitter jars...what can I say, chaos was my muse!{Recipe}Stamps: Baroque Motifs, All HolidaysPaper: baja breeze, ridinghood red, whisper white, ski slope DSPInk: same as paper + Old oliveTools & Acc.: Chunky glitter (assorted mixture), 2-way glue, tombo glue, scallop edge punch.

Okay now this card was one I was really not sure about, I loved the little punch art penguin but struggled to make it not look like a child had made it...punch art always makes me think of those animals I made as a child out of fun foam shapes (especially when you add googly eyes!). What I am calling the Snowball border on the right was inspired by some photos from our recent SU! regional here in Edmonton. I was unable to attend, but this one photo really jumped out at me, all I knew is what it looked like and that they had used the slit punch to make it. After about half an hour of trial and error I finally came up with a version I was happy with and could teach in class.{Recipe}Stamps: Cute and Curly, Punch PalsPaper: whisper white, baja breeze, pacific point, basic black, tangerine tango,kiwi kissInk:baja breeze, pacific pointTools & Acc.: died white taffeta ribbon, DD glitter, 2-way glue, tombo glue, PUNCHES: 1 in circle, slit, small, large and wide ovals, Boho blossoms, small star, scallop square.

Oh, in that last card, I pulled together my penguin from a bunch of different ones on SCS. I did pretty much the same thing with this Santa face...the one thing that was definitely my doing was the sideburns though. It was bugging me on some of the other cards that Santa had a floating beard on his chin and then just the fur on his cap, I mean Santa's a fuzzy guy! I made the mustache with a normal circle punch but someone in my class had the idea of making it with the scallop punch and I must admit it was much better, this is why I love teaching classes!

Monday, November 10, 2008

I have been really busy making Christmas cards and class samples over the last few months so now I have tons to share with you, I will upload as many projects as I can in this post before my daughter's bedtime!Alright, I will start with a few of the cards I have made for in-home workshops. This first one is using the level 2 Hostess set Deer Friends. I was inspired by a number of samples I saw on SCS to make this one. I actually have not used it yet in a party as, I have designed it to use at my cousins workshop at the end of the month..shhh don't tell! Yeah well I know that's not going to work well seeing as how he is subscribed to my blog! Any how, Ryan, I hope you like it!!{Recipe}Stamps: Cute & Curly, Deer Friends (hostess)Paper: Ridinghood Red, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Always ArtichokeInk: (markers) Basic Black, Ruby red, Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun.Tools & Acc.: wide red and white striped GG ribbon, chunky essentials red glitter, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Punches: Curly Label, 1-3/8 & 1-1/4 circles.These next 3 very different cards were made at the same home workshop. The lay our for this first one was taken from a SCS sketch challenge and the colours were inspired by the Urban Garden DSP. {Recipe}Stamps: Snow Swirled Paper: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, whisper white, going grey, Urban Garden DSPInk: same as paper + versamark, night of navy & encore silverTools & Acc.: styled silver hodgepodge, D.D. glitter, chunky sprinkles iridescent glitter, iridescent ice EP

It's no secret that I love this Sock monkey, another demonstrator on my team came up with a great swap card using the monkey and bleaching out his paler bits. I thought it was ingenious so of course I cased it! I had fun making this card, one detail that you can't really see in the photo but that adds a lot of dimension to this card is the punched vellum circles I glued on the bashful blue layer. The circles are different sizes and echo the polka dots on the monkeys gift. {Recipe}Stamps: Sock Monkey & accessoriesPaper: whisper white, kraft, bashful blue, real red,vellum Ink:versamark, (markers) real red, bashful blue Tools & Acc.: 3/4 in real red GG ribbon, variety of smaller circle punches, black EP, bleach

Tonight's final card was designed specifically for my step-mom Margaret. She fell so in love with the stamp set Cardinal Christmas in the Holiday Mini Catalogue that she insisted on buying it so that I could use it at her party! I did think this stamp was lovely but, it was pretty low on my purchasing priority list so it was a real treat to be able to work with it! {Recipe}Stamps: Cardinal ChristmasPaper: watercolor paper, very vanilla, always artichoke, brushed goldInk: versamark, Stazon black, (to watercolor) ridinghood red, summer sun, chocolate chip, always artichoke, bashful blueTools & Acc.: clear EP, striped GG ribbon, colluzzle, large oval punch, aquapainter

Thanks for looking, please leave comments, if all goes well I will be back tomorrow with more!

I don't even know where to start... as many of you already know I a expecting a baby in April and I have been really ill for a couple of months. I'm afraid my limited energies had to be used to care for my daughter and try to keep my house and business afloat. As you can imagine the Blog became a really low priority! But now that I am feeling better, I have such a backlog of projects to show you I really have to get at it. So why don't we!These first pictures are of the projects from the Box-it! Bag-it! Tag-it! class I will be offering on Tuesday November 18th. I am really excited about this class because it's the first time I do so many 3-D projects in a class and we get to play with some really yummy accessories from the Holiday Mini Catalogue!This first large bag was inspired by the summer themed one we made at convention. All my colour choices were pulled from the gorgeous Ski Slope Designer series paper. This pack has such a variety of designs that I often don't recognize projects made with it! DSP is a quick and simple way to add real pizaz to your projects.This next project is based on an online tutorial I found, I will have to track it down again and link to it when I get the chance. It's called a Bag-in-a-box or a Box-in-a-bag or something like that. Bassically it's cute fun and easy so I really like it!This last box is really cool, I really do not know who to credit for it as they are popping up all over the place, apparently you can now find tutorials on how to make them too but, I figured this one out on my own. The transparent sides make it the perfect presentation for candies bath beads or other colourful stuff. (I'm sure you can find something more seasonal than my chocolate easter eggs!!) To round out my Box-it! Bag-it! Tag-it! class we of course need tags. I will have one really fancy one to make using the Top Note Sizzix die and a bunch of simple ones. Once you have completed the main projects you are welcome to create as many of the simple punched tags as you canbefore the end of class! This class is coming up very soon so RSVP, ASAP!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I just received my early copy of the Holiday Mini Catalogue and...Oh My!! I haven't even begun to absorb the new fall collection and here comes a mini to just blow my mind! Yummy Candy cane grosgrain ribbon, beautiful stamp sets, delicious (can you tell I'm hungry?) papers and {GASP}dare I say it....felt snowflakes!!! All that is barely the tip of the ice burg,and I certainly can't forget that the back half of the mini is dedicated to SU!'s new Big Shot!!!

Demonstrators get to preorder these items on Sept. 1st, I'm so excited....I can feel my bank account draining as I type! The Perk for you is that any of you hosting a workshop this September will get to play with some of these beauties early! If you are in the Edmonton area and Have not yet booked your own in home workshop with me, contact me to book today! (email: nlt@shaw.ca)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

The New Fall Winter 2008 Ideabook & Catalogues have arrived!! I will have them available at my open house this Sunday (from 3-5pm). But, if you are as anxious to see them as I was, and just can't wait (or can't make it to the open house....oh sorrow of sorrows...) contact me and I will make sure you get one in your hands ASAP!

I'm not sure what freaked out the poor Canada post lady more; My giant yellow barking dog or my happy dance when I realised it was the new catties!!

I am very excited to announce that for the First time Stampin' Up! is offering a special on brand new stamp sets! These sets...and yeah the whole new catalogue is gorgeous so don miss out on your chance to get these beauties on sale!

Summer can be such a crazy time, I know it can be challenging to get to a fixed class, so why not take it to go? I will be offering a Christmas Card workshop that you can bring home and do when the time suits you best.

The class features the adorable Christmas stamp set, Punch Pals, on page 34 of the Spring/summer 2008 caty. This is a fabulous and versatile holiday stamp set which is designed to coordinate well with many of our punches.

The Stamp set alone costs (including shipping) $43.98, if you 'enroll' for this class for $54 ($49 for VIP members) you will receive the following:

The Punch Pals stamp set

Coloured photos and instructions for 5 different cards

The Supplies to create 2 of each card

10 Whisper white envelopes

10% off any items on the recomended supplies list

FAQ

What if I already have the stamp set?If you would still like to make the cards the supplies and instructions are available for $15 ($10 for VIP members)

Where can I see samples of the cards in the kit?Here!!!

When do I need to have my order in for?I will be placing a second order for the kit materials on August 12th.

What kind of additional supplies will I need?Other than the stamping basics (scissors, adhessive, bone folder...) you will need a selection of inks, colouring tools, and a number of punches. For the inks I will offer recomendations for suitable alternative colours. For the punches, once you receive the reccomended supplies list simply identify the punches you do not have and I will pre-punch the necessary pieces for you. Also remember, you can order any necessary supplies at 10% off!

If you have any additional questions or would like to purchase this Take-Out Christmas card class please contact me.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Well, Convention was fantastic but, also exhausting!! I have so much to share with you, there were tons of big announcements about new product lines and specials and I can`t wait to share....but, I really need my sleep so, I will start posting tomorrow. I know I`m a tease!Later!-Nadia

Friday, July 25, 2008

I went to see my blog and was shocked that I never posted my earlier birthday cards for this month, especially since there are a couple I am really proud of!The first card was made for my husbands Uncle, he always takes care of the family wiener roasts on the farm, and so I let that be my inspiration. I will really miss this stamp set, I wish I had given in and bought it a long time ago...but now it's retiring...{snif, snif} I am pretty sure this set will have a place in my private stash though!

This last card is by far may favourite and that is in part because it was such a huge challenge. I mean, what do you make for a 16 year old boy??(that he will actually like...) Well fortunately for me he likes computers and tech stuff and my Pun Fun stamp set (with the little space ship) and my small star punch just arrived! The acetate window and the general colour scheme were inspired by someone on SCS, though I'm afraid I can't remember who. i decided to use my new space ship, and to make a tilt card (the space ship tips and turns when you tilt the card). The space ship seemed kind of forlorn on its own so I created a 'vapour trail' for it using one of the flourishes from the stitched exotics set. For the numbers I covered chip board numbers with encore silver ink and then embossed them with Iridescent Ice. It gives them a fun spacey feel!

I think every family has a month or two of the year that is birthday crazy. In my house it's may, in my extended family it's July and with my friends it's September. I am uber behind on my Family cards this year because I have been so focused on making swaps etc. for convention. I have Finally finished cards 5 and 6 of 10-11needed! But I still have a little ways to go to be in the clear. It's crazy but, I love it and I simply could not imagine buying someone a card now! Here are my last couple:This first card was for my maman, she loves these bright primary colours and has fond memories of biking as a child so she loves bicycle images (I actually had to borrow the stamp from her to make the card!!)Recipe:

This next card is for my brother...um he's a little brother...and let's just say the monkey suits if you know what I mean! I love this little guy it's so much fun to 'dress him up' with all his little accessories, and who doesn't love a sock monkey!Recipe:

Well I've gotten the vibe that a lot of you are not very fond of a pink Christmas card!! While others absolutely love it! Not being a big pink fan myself, the last card in my take-out class was a bit of a stretch for me, though I did fall in love with the little pink sparkly penguin! Any how, if you are one of those people who were turned off by the pink I have good news: I am offering a blue alternative version too. So when you place your order simply tell me if you want the pink or the blue penguin! The other fun thing I realized about this card is that because of the saying (From our house to yours) you could really personalize this card and put a penguin for each member of your family! You know: Dad gets the scarf, sister gets to be glittery, mom gets eyelashes, brother...gets a hockey stick? Have fun with it!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Here are the sample cards I promised you in my newsletter. If you register for the Take-Out Christmas Card Class you will receive the Stamp set Punch Pals ($43.85 with shipping) plus all the pre-cut paper, ribbons, embelishments and envelopes to make a total of 10 cards (2 of 5 designs). More information bellow the photos. I really enjoyed making these cards and I am sure you will too!

August's Take-Out Christmas Card Workshop

Summer can be such a crazy time, I know it can be challenging to get to a fixed class, so why not take it to go? I will be offering a Christmas Card workshop that you can bring home and do when the time suits you best.

The class features the adorable Christmas stamp set, Punch Pals, on page 34 of the Spring/summer 2008 caty. This is a fabulous and versatile holiday stamp set which is designed to coordinate well with many of our punches.

The Stamp set alone costs (including shipping) $43.98, if you 'enroll' for this class for $54 ($49 for VIP members) you will receive the following:

The Punch Pals stamp set

Coloured photos and instructions for 5 different cards featuring many of the new incolors!

The Supplies to create 2 of each card

10 Whisper white envelopes

10% off any items on the recomended supplies list

FAQ

What if I already have the stamp set?If you would still like to make the cards the supplies and instructions are available for $15 ($10 for VIP members)

Where can I see samples of the cards in the kit?I will be posting images of the 5 cards included in the kit tuesday on my blog.

When do I need to have my order in for?I will be placing an order for the kit materials on August 5th. If there is enough interest I may also place a later order.

What kind of additional supplies will I need?Other than the stamping basics (scissors, adhessive, bone folder...) you will need a selection of inks, colouring tools, and a number of punches. For the inks I will offer recomendations for suitable alternative colours. For the punches, once you receive the reccomended supplies list simply identify the punches you do not have and I will pre-punch the necessary pieces for you. Also remember, you can order any necessary supplies at 10% off!

If you have any additional questions or would like to purchase this Take-Out Christmas card class please contact me.

Stampin' up just released their Retiring Accessories list, take a peek bellow to see what we will be saying goodbye to. Remember these accessories are only available while supplies last...and they go fast! So, if there is anything you need e-mail me ASAP!

Item Number

Page #

Product Description

109200

177

Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718

177

Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719

177

Accents & Elements Messenger

103158

184

Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638

163

Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava

108637

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color

108640

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock

108639

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky

108641

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi

108644

163

Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate

103975

166

Card Stock Brushed Copper

108694

163

Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color

107312

167

Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White

107292

167

Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White

109116

167

Notes & Envelopes Long Notes

109118

167

Notes & Envelopes Love Notes

109117

167

Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*

110729

167

Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes

109119

167

Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes

109018

163

Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou

109019

163

Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava

109017

163

Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate

109016

163

Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock

109015

163

Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky

109020

163

Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi

109013

163

Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou

109012

163

Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava

109011

163

Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate

109010

163

Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock

109009

163

Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky

109014

163

Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

110751

171

Designer Series Paper Azure*

110696

169

Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze

110749

169

Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss

109154

169

Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie

110699

168

Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*

109160

170

Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers

109159

169

Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*

110697

169

Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom

110479

168

Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*

109151

170

Designer Series Paper Le Jardin

110748

170

Designer Series Paper Notebook*

110750

171

Designer Series Paper Olive Press

109153

170

Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*

109175

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*

109177

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke

109173

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou

109174

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue

109178

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery

109169

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*

109168

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*

109171

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac

109172

171

Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard

109176

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive

109170

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie

109164

171

Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*

109167

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red

109166

171

Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron

109165

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky

109163

171

Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise

110698

168

Designer Series Paper Spring Break

110273

169

Designer Series Paper Spring Fling*

110271

170

Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes

110272

170

Designer Series Paper Western Sky

107299

167

Envelope Confetti Cream Medium

105320

189

Eyelets Basic

100375

189

Eyelets Bold Brights

100381

189

Eyelets Earth Elements

107233

189

Eyelets Fresh Favorites I

107234

189

Eyelets Fresh Favorites II

105316

189

Eyelets Rich Regals

100378

189

Eyelets Soft Subtles

105515

188

Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter

105531

188

Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass

105532

188

Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper

101120

183

Metallic Art Pencils

107307

179

On Board Accents

109181

178

On Board Blossoms & Basic

109179

178

On Board Ginormous Pieces

107306

179

On Board Simon Lower

102678

166

Mulberry Paper White

109227

181

Punch Box Three For You

102686

180

Punch Handheld Rectangle

100271

183

Pure Color Pencils

109060

191

Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou

109063

191

Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava

109061

191

Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate

109062

191

Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*

109059

191

Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky

109058

191

Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi

109189

190

Ribbon Originals Beachfront*

109187

190

Ribbon Originals District*

109188

190

Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale

109185

190

Ribbon Originals Jersey*

109184

190

Ribbon Originals Sherbert

109186

190

Ribbon Originals Theater

110716

191

Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*

110281

182

Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*

110284

182

Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*

110285

182

Rub-Ons Urban West*

110557

174

Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend

109610

174

Simply Scrappin' Confetti

110572

172

Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy

110567

173

Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl

109597

175

Simply Scrappin' Home Again

110562

174

Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage

109648

173

Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy

109627

173

Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl

110587

175

Simply Scrappin' Summer Days

110577

175

Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot

111184

15

Simply Sent Friendly Notes

109228

16

Simply Sent Simple Delights

109229

16

Simply Sent Three Thoughts

106662

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field

107561

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals

109681

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog

109678

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses

107482

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad

109680

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Meow

109677

197

Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe

106610

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline

107467

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday

109571

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby

109570

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends

109569

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party

108423

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte

107468

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike

108980

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals

107464

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture

111261

196

Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots

109554

193

Stampin' Color Index Labels

109553

193

Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)

106694

194

Stampin' Kids Markers

101399

185

Stipple Brushes- THIS WAS LISTED IN ERROR AND IS NOT ACTUALLY DISCONTINUED!

102673

183

Zig Painty

*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

-Updated Aug. 6th, items in Red are no longer available

I will attempt to update this list as products become unavailable but, I can`t promise it will be completely up to date when you look. Please contact me to find out if the items you need are still available.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

I have always been a fairly frugal person so the thought of spending on square punches seemed ridiculous. I thought, I can cut squares why would I want that? Then I got one free...within a week I had to have the smaller one too! I love these punches it makes it so easy to make a modern fun looking card. I would have avoided making these cards in the past because it was `fiddly`and things never looked quite right. Now that I have the 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" punches this kind of card is super easy!

Here are a couple of cards with very different looks but both using the matted square punches and some watercolouring. I featured the in colors in both cards because I know I will have to say farewell very soon!!

This last card was lots of fun to do, I just randomly stamped images from the Unfrogettable set in stazon then watercoloured them, added a touch of glitter ( a must!) and punched out 6 squares from the page. By turning the punch up side down you can slide it around your paper until you see a pleasing design and punch!

Saturday, June 28, 2008

June's Stampin' techniques class was all about the Faux. The techniques covered are Faux silk, faux linen, faux leather and faux wood. I had to postpone this class due to a large number of last minute cancellations but, if there is sufficient interest I will offer it again in July or August. So if you like what you see and would like to learn more, contact me! The following cards are planned for the class:

Remember if you would like to learn how to make any of these project contact me. I would also be happy to offer a private class to you and a few friends featuring these projects! So send me a note at nlt@shaw.ca

June was a bad blogging month... It looks like I have some major catching-up to do now! It seems that as soon as stuff starts to get crazy in my life the Blog is the first thing to suffer, and I have sooooooo many projects to share! I know "Bad Blogger!". Here are a few very late postings, shall I start with Father's day? Below are the cards I made for some of the Fathers in my life...

This first card I made for my Grandpapa in Quebec. I love the tool box in this card because it's just perfect for someone like him who was always in the wood shop. I really liked the look of the screw head brads I've seen some people using but, since I don't have any I just drew an X on some plain silver brads. It's not quite as cool but, I still like the effect.{Recipe}Stamps: For Father (Occasions Mini Catalogue), Weathered BG, Canvas BGPaper:not quite navy, creamy caramel, garden green, ruby red, watercolour paperInk: Same as paper+ whisper white craft ink, close to cocoa, stazon blackTools & Acc.: watercolor wonder crayons, aquapainter, spiral punch, 1/2 in circle punch, standard hole punch, silver paint pen, silver brads.

The following card was made for my husbands grandfather. I had a blast making this card, I just got the Happy Camper stamp set and....I know it's retiring...sniff, sniff... but I am not going to be parting with this set any time soon!! There is just too much you can do with it!! {Recipe}Stamps: Happy camper, Wild about youPaper:creamy caramel, basic black, real red, close to cocoa, brilliant blue, pumpkin pie, summer sun, real rust, bashful blue DSP, card stock weight velum.Ink: whisper white craft ink, close to cocoa, creamy caramel, versamark, brilliant blue, wild wasabiTools & Acc.: silver EP, white EP, crystal effects (on the hot dog!), white signo gel pen, silver paint pen.

This card was made for my Father in law, I just wanted to make something cheerful and modern without having a theme. I was inspired by the colours in this Jersey Shores DSP and some cards I saw on SCS. I also just got my hands on the 1-3/8 and 1-1/4 square paper punches and I can't stop usint them!!{Recipe}Stamps: All HolidaysPaper:Brilliant blue, wild wasabi textured CS, Whisper White, Jersey Shores DSP.Ink: brilliant blue, pumpkin pie, wild wasabiTools & Acc.: 1-3/8 square punch, double stitched and striped wild wasabi ribbon, pumpkin pie 3/8 GG, bold bright button, silver elastic thread, mini glue dots.

Now this final card has got to be my favourite, and it was definitely the most time consuming! I made this card for my husband. I love how flexible the All in the Family set is you really can make a caricature of anyone! {Recipe}Stamps: All Holidays, All in the FamilyPaper:Brilliant blue, Whisper White, Jersey Shores DSP.Ink: brilliant blue craft, pumpkin pie, wild wasabiTools & Acc.: 1-3/8 square punch, pumpkin pie 3/8 GG, mini glue dots, Blossom basics chipboard pk. many marvelous markers!

I hope you enjoyed my belated creations, there are more to come I swear!

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Nadia at the Art Walk 2014

About Me

Born and raised in Edmonton, I have been creating in one way or another all of my life I have toyed with nearly every art or craft medium imaginable but, I have happily settled on watercolour as my creative outlet.I am a mother of two and have finally returned to painting now that my children are both in school. I love bold colour, observing nature on a macro scale and playing with interesting angles.
The central theme to all my art is the pursuit of joy. Sometimes I paint things that spark joy in me and sometimes it is simply the process of creation that brought me that spark. I hope when you see my work you will feel that joy and perhaps fall in love again with this beautiful world. ;)